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WD~50: Part Two
During my last post, I discussed four foodstuffs—yes, that is a real word—from WD~50, and three of the items were from the tasting menu. In this post, I will review the other eight items on the...
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Sardi’s – Pollo a La Brasa
There exists a humanistic appeal to eating at small, family-run restaurants which you cannot find in chain restaurants. Chain restaurants have no face, no personality; they’re places that serve food...
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Flour Bakery and Cafe of Cambridge, MA
The sticky buns are “stuff of legend.” A masterful collection of food ranging from scones, brioches, to quiches. “Sandwiches that incorporate ingredients like curried tuna, brie, caramelized onions,...
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Miracle of Science
I am always amazed at the connection between a restaurant’s identity—its food, atmosphere, people—and its name. When chosen carefully, the name adds an air of elegance to the overall impression of a...
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Eastern Standard Kitchen
So there are about three more restaurant reviews about my trip to Cambridge/Boston, MA that I have yet to complete, and as the days wistfully wash by, my memory of the foods I ate at up north will...
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Momofuku Ssam Bar
I visited Momofuku Ssam Bar a long time ago, so I cannot write a true review of the restaurant anymore. However, Momofuku is a very modern restaurant in that the flavor combinations they create are...
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Russ and Daughters
My mother lives in Queens, NY, and although Queens has its share of ethnic cuisines and cultural traditions, my subconscious draws me to New York City, crossroads of our world. There, I am far from...
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Taverna Kyclades
This is part one of a series of posts detailing the food I ate during an April 2011 trip to New York. After visiting Yale for its pre-freshmen visiting days—Bulldog Days—I spent some time in New York...
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Doughnut Plant
This is part two of a series of posts detailing the food I ate during an April 2011 trip to New York. See part one here. I don’t eat doughnut’s a lot because they’re unhealthy, but that’s not to say I...
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Food, Wine & Co.
This past Friday was my high school’s prom night, so to celebrate the occasion, my prom group ate at a relatively new American bistro called Food, Wine & Co. Going in, I was a bit apprehensive...
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Prune
Prime Newport grilled steak with parsley-shallot butter, muffin, and eggs This is part three of a series of posts detailing the food I ate during an April 2011 trip to New York. See part one and two....
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Peking Gourmet Inn
I’m not one to advocate Japanese teppanyaki restaurants. Oftentimes, they rely on tricks and flashy techniques to create an enticing appeal. However, these tricks quickly lose their glamour, and...
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Trattoria Trecolori; Locanda Verde; Miya’s
College has changed my view on money. By that, I mean I’ve become a lot less stringent about the little things, $8 sandwich, $2 coffee, and other similar purchases. I bought my cousin a buffalo...
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Danji; Cafe Habana
Having just finished my first semester of college and my first wave of finals, I have good reason for my month-long absence. After returning to school from Thanksgiving break, I trudged through one...
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Cava Mezze Grill
After watching Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, a few friends and I checked out the recently opened restaurant Cava Mezze Grill. This fast-casual joint spins of the success of Cava Mezze, a Greek tapas...
View ArticleGabrielle Hamilton Visits Yale
Gabrielle Hamilton, author of the New York Times best-seller “Blood, Bones & Butter” visited Yale today. She visited the food writing class that I am in and also lead an open dialogue about her...
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Oaxaca Kitchen
Before I get into this story and review, here’s a highly informative article about eating sushi at a restaurant. Though in general, sushi and raw fish are healthy, the article presents some great tips...
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Miya’s Sushi
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of sushi. I’ve eaten at numerous sushi buffets spanning across a couple states and stuffed myself to the brink of hospitalization each time. I’ve made faux tuna out...
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Chartier
So I just got back from Paris after finishing my 5-week course there, and I’m excited to be back. I’ll definitely miss a lot of aspects of Parisian life, but I also missed being in the U.S. Even...
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Fall Semester & Heirloom
This past fall semester has been quite hectic for me. I took on five classes, a board position at the school newspaper, and, more recently, a new job with Yale’s Collaborative Learning Center. On top...
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